The blizzard worsens. I can’t believe I’ve slept. Did not want to wake.

Thinking of my mother, Caroline, and my dear Etta.

I won’t see them or the Terra Nova again.

My mind’s made up.

I am just going outside and may be some time.

Dedicated by the author to Captain Lawrence E.G.Oates, 6th Inniskilling Dragoons.

Died March 1912.